Religion
Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe
A Satmar scribe and a Reform synagogue joined forces to restore 1,564 Torah scrolls rescued from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
Parashat Noah: The main thing is the intention
Israelis feel more Middle Eastern as views of Europe sour, study finds
In Israel, even fear and grief can become courage, resilience and joy - opinion
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
The strongest predictor of antisemitic attitudes was belief that God’s promises to the Jewish people have ended, while men who believed God's covenant endures had lower antisemitic attitude scores.
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
Shmini Atzeret’s Temple haftarah takes on new meaning as Jews increasingly pray and perform mitzvot on the Temple Mount.
Bones of medieval tsar, 48 religious relics to be exchanged under new Greece-Bulgaria heritage MoU
The official handover ceremony will take place on October 3, at the the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki.
Baku's Jewish school passes 100 students as Azerbaijan's Jewish community continues to grow
To mark the occasion, members of the community gathered with Isayev in a sukkah in Baku, joined by representatives of the Azerbaijani authorities.
Zionist education must teach students to understand, not fear, Zionism - opinion
Zionist education should give young Jews the history and knowledge to understand their national identity rather than fear defending it.
South Jersey's Jewish community and personal injury legal rights
A look at New Jersey personal injury law and the practical considerations Jewish clients may face, from Sabbath scheduling and kosher care to community institution claims.
Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial
On Yom Kippur, Jews across the world gather to recite the same confessions. That shared observance does not require Jews to agree about how Judaism should be practiced.
In the shadow of October 7: How Yom Kippur has changed for some secular Israelis
The October 7 attack has affected all Israelis somehow. Some have questioned God’s existence. Others have gotten closer to religion, and sought connection to spirituality.
The Jewish sin we never confess: Choosing indifference over love - opinion
Judaism does not demand agreement or unity. It demands that we never erase another Jew from the circle of our obligations.
Taking decisions in both hands: Ex-hostages Keith, Aviva Siegel find new meaning in Yom Kippur
After being denied the most basic choices in Hamas captivity, Keith and Aviva Siegel are reclaiming their freedom and finding a different meaning in Yom Kippur.
